I’m new to the industry and door hardware mounting heights seems to be Code 101. I’ve only found a handful of useful articles online but they’re scattered in a few different places and regularly contradict each other. What’s the no-nonsense version of door hardware mounting heights? You are not the only person with this problem! […]
Read moreKeeping with the quiz theme this week, let’s play a game of “Spot the Code Violation.” As you know, we have talked at great length about life safety, fire, and ADA codes. Why? Because these codes drastically impact both the safety and security of your facilities, employees, and patrons, as well as your bottom line. […]
Read moreI always love New Year’s Day – it’s a fresh beginning. Many of us make resolutions (let’s be honest – they only last for a few weeks) with the intention of improving our life in some fashion. Instead of sticking with the cookie-cutter resolutions that we never fulfill, I challenge you to make some resolutions […]
Read moreThe depths of the life safety code are mind-boggling; many of them are straightforward and in some cases common sense. But unless you deal with the industry and codes on a regular basis, there are some issues you probably wouldn’t consider as code infractions. Generally, store and facility managers mean well and have no idea […]
Read moreThere are a handful of well-known and trusted blogs in the door and hardware industry; one of the most popular being iDigHardware. The site is managed by Lori Greene, AHC/CDC, CCPR, FDHI and as the many acronyms after her name suggest, she knows what she’s talking about when it comes to door and hardware […]
Read moreThere are many different types of locks and locking hardware available, and it’s not always easy to determine the difference between product types. On the surface, they may seem (and even look) similar, but as you learned when we discussed the difference between mortise and cylindrical locks, there’s often a huge difference. Today we dive […]
Read moreHardware must be meticulously specified and maintained in order to perform as intended in the event of an emergency. However, often times, people compromise properly configured egress systems by adding in convenience features designed for more frequent non-emergency usage. The IBC requires exit signs, directional signs, and “NO Exit” signs to provide occupants with sufficient […]
Read moreStories like these are, unfortunately, the reason the US has strict safety standards in place. Last week a swift-moving fire trapped workers inside a poultry slaughterhouse in northeastern China. The factory had only a single open emergency exit and killed at least 119 people in the scurry to find an open door. This accident, like […]
Read moreADA compliance can be confusing and difficult to adhere to – and when you don’t, can have expensive consequences. The National Restaurant Association has published a helpful guide that walks you through ADA compliance in each area of your store/restaurant. NRA Offers New Toolkit on ADA Compliance Posted by National Restaurant Association Staff on October […]
Read moreWe’re lucky to have door and hardware specialists on staff for each of our never-ending use as a reference. From AHC’s to licensed locksmiths, we can typically cover the array of code difficulities that come our way. Mounting heights for door hardware is Code 101 in our industry. I came across this article by by […]
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